FRENCH LANGUAGE FACTS
The separation of the French language of Latin was recognized in 813, a long before French became a national language. Just as the related Anglo-Norman language exerted itself, by conquest, in the formation of English, so the the tongue of Ile de France also exerted itself by conquest, treaty and acquisition over similar tongues in the area which became France. The influence of the language was extended by exploration, colonization, further conquest, diplomatic, economic and cultural interest.
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French Language, this language is spoken today by a vast Francophone population, the history of the French language begins with the colonisation of Gaul by the Romans. The Celts who inhabited Gaul when the Romans came were Indo-Europeans, related to the Greeks, Romans and Germanic peoples in both culture and language. Keep reading to learn more.
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In all, approximately 75 million people speak French as their native language. French is the official language of France and its overseas territories as well as Bénin; Burkina Faso, etc.
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